Medical negligence cases often make for complex personal injury claims due to the unique conditions that a plaintiff must meet to hold a healthcare professional liable. Small mistakes or omissions in these types of claims can prevent a victim from obtaining the compensation they need for their injuries.
Assistance from an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer can be vital to securing a positive resolution through a settlement demand or lawsuit against a healthcare provider. Whether you are seeking restitution from an individual practitioner, the facility that employed them, an accompanying technician or nurse, or multiple parties at once, support from a
capable attorney at the Gunn Law Group could make all the difference in your case.
Recoverable Damages for Healthcare Negligence
Just like negligent people who cause car wrecks or property accidents, doctors and other medical experts who cause harm through irresponsible actions or inaction can be held financially accountable for the consequences of their misconduct. Compensable losses in a medical malpractice case can include objective financial harm sustained by an impacted patient as well as various non-economic losses. It is also possible to demand restitution for future harm a plaintiff will suffer due to their injuries.
Specific losses that an Atlanta medical malpractice attorney could factor into a claim include:
- All additional medical expenses to treat the injury or worsened condition caused by a doctor’s misconduct
- Lost short-term and long-term work income and/or earning capacity
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Lost consortium
- Physical and psychological pain
Fortunately for plaintiffs, state law no longer imposes caps on recovery for any type of compensatory loss stemming from medical malpractice. Victims of healthcare provider negligence should consult a nearby lawyer to learn the full value of their case.
Special Rules for Atlanta Doctor Malpractice Litigation
Alongside their initial complaint, prospective plaintiffs in Georgia must submit an “expert affidavit” prepared by a qualified medical expert in accordance with
Official Code of Georgia §9-11-9.1. Through this affidavit, the medical expert must affirm in writing that there is a factual basis for the plaintiff to pursue litigation against the named defendant(s) based on at least one actionably negligent act.
Additionally, as per
O.C.G.A. §9-3-71, an injured victim generally must file a medical negligence within two years of discovering they sustained harm from malpractice and within five years of when the negligent act occurred. Importantly, a one-year deadline from the date of discovery applies in any situation where a surgeon left a foreign object inside a patient’s body, regardless of when the underlying negligent act occurred. Accordingly, it is important to consult a nearby medical negligence attorney as soon as possible to retain the right to pursue compensation.
Speak with an Atlanta Medical Malpractice Attorney Today
Pursuing civil compensation based on a healthcare provider’s misconduct is never a simple process, especially without dedicated legal guidance. It is crucial to seek assistance from an Atlanta medical malpractice lawyer who has experience handling these types of claims.
At the Gunn Law Group, our skilled legal team is prepared to help you throughout the legal process and fight for your best interests.
Call us today for a consultation about your situation.
